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Have you started a great company recently? Does your service offer an ingenious solution to a universal problem? Know a friend whose code is going to change the world? If you launched or work at one of America's most exciting startups, then we want to hear from you.

Over the next month, we will be looking for the best young companies in the country for a new list of this year's Most Exciting Startups. All companies must have been founded or first gained significant traction in 2013, whether by releasing their initial commercial product or launching publicly over the last 12 months. We're looking for innovative businesses built on brilliant ideas: companies in any industry with the potential to shake up their sector's norm.

We're seeking businesses who can show their product is having a tangible impact on the public through user numbers, revenue, or a related metric. There are no minimum requirements for these young companies -- just a sign that they're doing something noteworthy.

In return, startups will get serious exposure. Forbes Magazine reaches 5 million readers every issue, while Forbes.com attracts 50 million unique visitors each month. If you're looking to gain users -- or raise another funding round -- a spot on this list could help.

To nominate a company, simply email nrobehmed@forbes.comby November 15th introducing the startup, what makes it exciting, and numerical proof of how it's changing the world.

Thank you for helping us find the coolest companies around. We look forward to reviewing your submissions.